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• How to Secure the Yakima EXO Swing Away Cargo Carrier from Theft
  Yes, there is a way to secure the accessories to the Yakima EXO Swing Away Cargo Carrier item # Y72VR. The Swing Away base has Yakima's Same Key System (SKS) locks built in that secures the accessories to the base. These cores are included but can also be replaced to match other Yakima products with item # Y07204. I have attach a picture below that will show you this function. I have linked a review video below that walks threw all of the functions. For a theft-deterring anti-rattle hitch...
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• Can The DoubleUp 2/ EXO System Hole E-Bikes
  Hello Bryan, thanks for reaching out. The Yakima Exo system uses the DoubleUp 2 bike rack # Y24VR. This is not considered an E-bike rack. The weight capacity of the rack depends on the configuration. If mounted directly to the SwingBase, it has a capacity of 50 lbs per bike. If mounted to the TopShelf, the capacity is 40 lbs per bike. What kind of bikes do you have?
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• What Bike Racks Can be Used on the Yakima Modular EXO System
  Hey Beni, there's only one bike rack that can be used with the Yakima EXO systems like the part # Y34ZR that you referenced is the one that was intended for it with the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System # Y24VR.
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• Can I Use the Thule Elite Van XT # TH302043 with a Spare Tire on a Ram ProMaster Van?
  We definitely have a solution for transporting bikes on your Ram Promaster. However, I sent a photo of your setup to my tech at Thule, and he confirmed that your spare tire sits too high in order for the Thule Elite Van XT # TH302043 to work with your bikes on your van even in the highest position available on the rack. Although, from the looks of your picture, it looks like you have the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches # Y62VR installed on your hitch. If this...
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• Options For A Swing Enclosed Cargo Carrier To Put On A BMW X5
  You can absolutely use the Thule Arcos # TH25YE on both of your BMW X5s. Provided they have either a 2" or 1-1/4" trailer hitch on the back. As far as trunk access goes, the platform does not have a swing away feature. We do offer swing away adapters that can be used like part # SAR36VR. This will allow the carrier to swing away for full trunk access. I would however caution against the use of an adapter. Using this will effectively decrease your hitches carrying capacity by half. So...
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• Is The Yakima EXO Swing Away Compatible With My Trailer Hitch?
  What you have there is a Curt class 3 trailer hitch. You are correct that it is the standard 2" receiver. This is very common to see on the Ram Promaster vans like your 2021 Winnebago Travoto. The Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers # Y74ZR will indeed be compatible with your Curt hitch. The main thing to be aware of here is the weight capacity. Your Curt hitch is rated for 350 lbs of tongue weight. The EXO system with two cargo boxes weighs 157 lbs. This...
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• Does the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity?
  The Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender item # Y34VR you were looking at does not reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50%. The only reduction it would cause to your 350 lbs capacity would be the 65 lbs weight of the EXO SwingBase itself. If you are looking for accessories the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System item # Y37VR is 60" Long x 23" Wide and can hold up to 250 lbs of cargo. The Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System item # Y24VR is...
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• Can Yakima Exo Hitch System Carry More than 2 Bikes
  I wish there was a solution for the Exo that would allow it to carry more than two bikes but there isn't. A better idea might be to go with this Top Shelf part # Y94VR and then bike rack part # Y24VR as well as some roof bike racks like the # Y02103.
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• Swing Out Hitch Adapter That Will Allow For Rear Swing Gate On JL Wrangler To Open
  The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483 will allow you to open the rear hatch on your JLU Wrangler Sahara. This will work with cargo carriers or bike racks that use a 2" receiver. Do note that depending on your gear loaded you may not be able to fully open the rear door the 90 degrees but you will have plenty of room to access your golf bag cart. This extender will reduce your Jeep's tongue weight capacity by 50% with a maximum weight capacity of 250lbs. Another option...
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• Can I Build My Own EXO Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier and Adding Another Part?
  The Rola Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR has the enclosed carrier on top and a mesh basket on bottom. The # Y74ZR has enclosed carriers on top and bottom. The # Y94ZR has the enclosed carrier on bottom and a Ski and Snowboard carrier on top. You could also "Build your own" by beginning with the the Yakima Exo System Swing Away Hitch Extender - 2" Hitches # Y82VR and then pick from the many EXO options for top and or bottom: Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y44VR Cargo Carrier # Y37VR DoubleUp...
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• Is There Any Difference In Purchasing the Yakima EXO Swing Away and 2-Bike Rack Individually?
  The only benefit in ordering the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2-Bike Rack # Y92VR is it all come together as one item for ease of adding to your cart. The Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y34VR comes with 2 additional mating SKS locks that you can add to the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System # Y24VR or any other Yakima SKS accessory. The cylinders will come with the base no matter if it is purchased individually or as a combo. Once you receive the SwingBase,...
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• Yakima EXO System Consisting of GearLocker Storage Box and DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack
  We do have the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y34ZR which contains everything you need to carry 2 bikes up to 40lbs each. This kit consists of the SwingBase # Y34VR, TopShelf # Y94VR, GearLocker # Y44VR and DoubleUp # Y24VR if you already have part of the EXO system. The difficulty of loading the bikes will vary depending on the height of your receiver, weight of the bikes, and your height and strength. Having the base swung out does make it easier to load...
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• What Parts are Needed to Use the Yakima GearLocker Enclosed Cargo Carrier
  In order to use the Yakima GearLocker Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y44VR you would need the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y34VR which would mount in a 2" hitch. You could also get the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR (this consists of both the # Y44VR and # Y34VR) The Yakima EXO System is a modular system that allows you to use a number of different accessories in different configurations. I have included some of those options below. You can also add...
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• How Does Cable Lock of Yakima Exo Doubleup Bike Rack Function
  Actually the lock cylinder you see in the picture you attached actually pulls out as a cable lock that you route around the bikes and then lock back to the arm like what you see in the attached picture.
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• Bike Rack to Fit Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System
  To replace one of the cargo boxes on your Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers # Y74ZR with a bike rack you need the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack # Y24VR. This is currently the only bike rack option Yakima has released for the EXO system and it has a 40 lb capacity when installed on the TopShelf but that is increased to 50 lbs per bike when installed on the SwingBase. Attached is a review video of this kit for you to check out. If this doesn't work for your...
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• Can One of the Bike Trays Bed Removed on the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System?
  Yes, you can remove one of the bike trays from the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System item # Y24VR. The trays install with two bolts and you would just need to remove those to make this a single bike system. I have linked the installation instructions below so you can see how easy of a process this is.
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• Yakima Modular EXO SwingBase Cargo System Compatibility On a 2022 Kia Carnival Minivan
  While we have not used the Yakima EXO SwingBase # Y34VR on your 2022 Kia Carnival we have used it on a 2020 Honda Odyssey(see video below), so I see no reason you will not be able to use this on your Kia. The base is mounted on the upper portion of the hitch that slides into the receiver tube. And the arms angle up to help reduce the chances of it contacting the ground on steep driveways or curbs. Here is a list of the accessories you can add to the EXO SwingBase. TopShelf for Yakima...
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• Best Hitch for a Cargo Carrier on a 2021 Kia Sedona
  The hitch that I recommend for your 2021 Kia Sedona to use a cargo carrier is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13115. This hitch is made in the USA, has a bolt-on, no-drill installation, and will provide you with a 2" receiver opening which is the most common size used for hitch mounted accessories like a cargo carrier. If you are needing a cargo carrier still, the Yakima EXO Swing Away Cargo Carrier # Y72VR is a really nice carrier that swings away from the vehicle allowing you to have...
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• Replacement Key And Lock Core For Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack For Modular EXO System
  The Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System - Wheel Mount # Y24VR attaches to the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender - 2" Hitches # Y34VR. You are supposed to use the 2 extra lock cores that came with the Yakima EXO and install them onto the Yakima DoubleUP Bike Rack. If you do not have these extra lock cores then you can match up your existing lock cores for some extras; this way they will be keyed alike and you can use the same key. For example, if your lock core...
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• Swing Away Platform 2-Bike Rack Solution
  For a two bike rack similar to two Yakima HighRoad bike racks part # Y75FR that you can use with the Yakima EXO Swingbase part # Y34VR you'd want the Yakima EXO Double Up part # Y24VR. The channels of the Swingbase are not compatible with standard bike racks and require racks specifically made for them. Or for a similar pivoting platform bike rack we have the RockyMounts BackStage part # RKY10002 which is a little easier on price.
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• Replacement Wheel Strap for Yakima EXO DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack # Y24VR
  Yes, we do have the Replacement Wheel Strap # Y8880229 for the Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack # Y24VR.
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• Is There a 2-Bike Version of the Yakima EXO Bike Rack
  Hey Mick, for a two bike version of the Yakima EXO system you would want the part # Y92VR or if you were wanting to try and create a double decker version of the EXO with two sets of bike racks you would need the part # Y82VR and then two of the part # Y24VR. That said, I do not believe you'd be able to fit bikes on the lower bike rack if you tried to go this route so I would not recommend that.
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